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Home My WebLink About2017-11-01 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 2017-6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on November 1, 2017, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Brian Gabriel, Mayor Henry Knackstedt Jim Glendening Mike Boyle (telephonic) A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Robert Molloy (telephonic) Tim Navarre Glenese Pettey ""Brittany Gilman, Student Representative Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Jamie Heinz, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the packet: Add to Item D.1 Ordinance No. 2990-2017 • Vicinity Map Add to Item G.S. Mayoral Nomination • Memo Identifying Sovala Kisena Nomination to the Parks and Recreation Commission Add to Item J. 1. City Manager Report 0 Memo re. Kenai Arts Guild As Built Add as Appropriate. Various Items • eComments on Agenda Items MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions to the agenda and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Recognition of Volunteer Services for Tim Wisniewski Mayor Gabriel read a proclamation and presented Tim Wisniewski with a plaque in appreciation for his many years of volunteering for the City of Kenai. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2990-2017 — Waiving the Requirements of KMC 17.10.010, Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well and KMC 17.20.010, Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On -Site Sewer Systems for Lot 7A Block 1 Bridge Road Subdivision Lockwood Addition. MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 November 1, 2017 Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2990-2017 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. It was noted connection was cost prohibitive due to the nearby gas line and the ordinance exempts the property owner from hooking up to the City provided services but required the property owner still pay for the service. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend by modifying section 3 of the ordinance to read, "Sean Cude, DBA Kenai Self Storage and/or Kenai Mini Storage, Inc. will pay the City a monthly fee equivalent to the rate for an office building with single owner and a single business in perpetuity, and the City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement memorializing the same." and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening NAY: "Student Representative Gilman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening NAY: "Student Representative Gilman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 2017-67 — Conditionally Protesting the Transfer of Ownership of Beverage Dispensary Liquor License No. 3039, from Mad Moose Bar and Grill, LLC, Located at 205 South Willow Street, Kenai AK, 99611 to Don Jose's, LLC Located at 205 South Willow Street, Kenai, AK, 99611. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2017-67 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. It was noted that should the outstanding sales taxes be paid prior to December 4, the Clerk would enter a letter of non -objection to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 November 1, 2017 VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening NAY: **Student Representative Gilman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E. MINUTES 1.*Regular Meeting of October 19, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval — Bills to be Ratified. Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Ordinance No. 2991-2017 — Amending Various Sections of KMC Title 23 -Personnel Regulations, to Provide for 'Seasonal Employees' which are Not Currently Addressed in the Kenai Municipal Code. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for December 6, 2017. 3. Action/Approval — Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel for Parking on the Apron. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel for parking on the apron and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Action/Approval — Set a Work Session for Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Practices It was noted the work session was to introduce the policies and present the process Administration had gone through; also noted Administration would be drafting legislation for consideration in January. It was decided a Work Session would be held 11/29/17 at 6:00 p.m. 5. Action/Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint Applicants to Committee/Commission Vacancies. City of Kenai Council Meeting November 1, 2017 Mayor Gabriel noted his nomination of Sovala Kisena to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to confirm the nomination of Sovala Kisena to the Parks and Recreation Commission and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — No report. 2. Airport Commission — No report; next meeting November 9. 3. Harbor Commission — No report; next meeting November 6. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — No report; next meeting November 2. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — It was reported that at the October 25 meeting, the Commission considered and approved a preliminary plat for the consolidation of lots; next meeting November 8. 6. Beautification Committee — No report; next meeting January 9. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Coffee with the Mayor scheduled for November 4 in Council Chambers for Coffee with a Cop; • Attended the Literary Haunted House and then the Trunk or Treat event with his grandchildren. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager — P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Literary Haunted house had over 500 children through; • Attended the ICMA annual conference in San Antonio; toured an area being redeveloped; identified an ability to bring true broadband to the community; attended sessions on rhetoric and finding grant professionals; • Discussed the memo in the laydown regarding the as built for the Art Guild; • Noted there were situations where properties were connected to water and sewer but not being charged while others where wells and septic systems pre -dated the City's systems; working to remedy the situations. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 8 November 1, 2017 MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to direct Administration to acquire an as -built for the building the Art Guild is in from funds identified by the manager in his memo and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. It was noted that the building was owned by the City and the Arts brought quality of life to the residents of Kenai; a lot of money was fundraised to improve the building. Clarification was provided that the as built was only for Art Guild building and not other structures on the property. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening NAY: "Student Representative Gilman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. City Attorney — No report. 3. City Clerk — City Clerk J. Heinz reported on the following: • Annual recruitment for expiring Committee/Commission terms; • Attended HR Training Seminar; excellent training on staying engaged with employees and proper documentation; • Attending AAMC Conference November 12-14; office would be closed but Planning helping out; • Council Travel Budget expended. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) Marian Nelson thanked the Council for their support for the Fine Arts Guild noting the as built was for the awning that they wanted to add and they couldn't go any farther with designs until the as built was completed. 2. Council Comments Vice Mayor Navarre noted he was attending AML as he was a current board member and also noted his intention to run for second Vice President of AML; thanked Mayor Gabriel for his proclamation for Tim Wisniewski noting Tim's lifetime commitment to the City; noted John Steinbeck from the initial City Council passed away; also noted Keith Kornelis, former City employee passed away; commended the Elks Club, Churches, the Library, etc. for providing a safe place for kids for Halloween. City of Kenai Council Meeting November 1, 2017 Student Representative Gilman reported a senior student had restarted the student newspaper; reported on current sporting events; students attending music festival; national honor society blood drive. [Clerk's Note: Student Representative Gilman was excused to leave at 7.•00 p.m.] Council Member Pettey thanked the City Clerk for the work session training on iLegislate. Council Member Glendening thanked the manager for the information in the laydown about the exemption from hooking up to water and sewer services; thanked the finance director for the financial report; spent time on Halloween at the Elks Club; enjoyed the Literary Haunted House and the recent book sale at the library. Councilor Knackstedt thanked the City Clerk for the iLegislate presentation; thanked Tim Wisniewski for his volunteerism; noted an upcoming Kenai Historical Society meeting at the Visitor Center. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Discussion - Update on the Status of Property Acquisition for the Bluff Erosion Project, a Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City, and a Matter by which Law, Municipal Charter, or Ordinance are Required to be Confidential Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3). MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enter into executive session to be provided an update on the status of property acquisition for the Bluff Erosion Project pursuant to AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(3) a matter of which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential, and requested the attendance of the City Manager. Councilor Glendening SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Pettey, Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council reconvened in open session Council Member Knackstedt reported that in Executive Session, Council received a status update on the acquisition of property in support of the Bluff Erosion Project M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. City of Kenai Council Meetlng Page 7 of 8 November 1, 2017 I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of November 1, 2017. Jami einz, CMC City Cietk 1 *The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 of 8 November 1. 2017